Somos Jefes; Brooklyn Wins 13-6
August 9, 2018 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Brooklyn Cyclones News Release
BROOKLYN, NY (August 8, 2018) - Los Brooklyn Jefes, the Short Season, Class A affiliate of the New York Mets, combined to topple the Connecticut Tigers 13-6, behind a monster offensive Wednesday night at MCU Park in the opener of a three-game series.
W: Campusano (3-5)
L: Kirby (2-3)
BIG MOMENTS
Hayden Senger went 3-5 with four RBIs, including a three-run triple in Brooklyn's five-run third inning to take a 6-0 lead.
Manny Rodriguez clobbered his second professional home run, a three-run shot, in Brooklyn's seven-run fourth inning.
Briam Campusano tossed 5 2/3 innings of two-run ball, striking out seven in his first victory since beating Connecticut on June 22. The Dominican righty allowed four hits and two walks.
KEY JEFES CONTRIBUTORS
Hayden Senger: 3-5, 3B, 4 RBI, R
Manny Rodriguez: 2-4, 2B, HR, 3 RBI, R
Jose Medina: 3-5, 2B, 3 R, SB
Wagner Lagrange: 2-4, 3 RBI, BB, R
NEWS & NOTES
Brooklyn tallied 13 runs for the third time this season and second time this month (August 2 vs. Aberdeen).
The Cyclones have totaled 20 triples, accounting for the most since 2014 (19). Brooklyn recorded a club record 37 triples in 2010.
Briam Campusano snapped a five-decision losing streak, collecting his third win.
WHAT'S NEXT
Brooklyn vs. Connecticut - Thursday, 7 p.m.
MCU Park - Brooklyn, NY
Probables: RHP Christian James (2-1, 2.36) vs. RHP Carlos Guzman (2-2, 4.02)
Tickets: brooklyncyclones.com/tickets
Audio: brooklyncyclones.com/listen
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